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Johnsons Pedestrian Hobby-Horse Riding School at 377, Strand, 1819, (1912)
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Johnsons Pedestrian Hobby-Horse Riding School at 377, Strand, 1819, (1912)
Johnsons Pedestrian Hobby-Horse Riding School at 377, Strand, 1819, (1912). Coloured aquatint showing fashionably dresed men riding hobby horses at a riding school in London. The hobby or dandy horse was invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais in France in 1817. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXII. [ Otto Limited, London, 1912]
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This vibrant coloured aquatint captures a lively scene at Johnsons Pedestrian Hobby-Horse Riding School in London's Strand, circa 1819. The print showcases fashionably dressed men indulging in the latest leisure activity of riding hobby horses. These peculiar contraptions, also known as dandy horses, were invented by German Baron Karl von Drais in France just two years prior. The image transports us to the bustling interior of the riding school, where men confidently navigate their hobby horses along the lane-like space. Their elegant attire and poised postures reflect both style and status. This snapshot from early 19th century England offers a glimpse into a time when road transport was still evolving and bicycles had not yet taken over. As we observe this moment frozen in time, it becomes evident that these riders are more than mere enthusiasts; they are pioneers embracing an innovative concept. The balance required to ride these primitive vehicles demonstrates their determination to master this new mode of transportation. Published in The Connoisseur magazine in 1912 by Otto Limited, this monochrome print has been carefully preserved for generations to appreciate. Its historical significance lies not only in its depiction of an era long gone but also as a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding desire for progress.
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